Jeb Dunnuck (98 points):
"The 2017 Barolo Ravera Vigna Elena is made entirely from the Rosé clone and is a very special wine, in that it moves from incense to red berries, rose petal, and licorice. It has a gripping structure, though, with sweet ripe tannins and evolving orchard fruit. Everyone will get something from this wine. It is a beautiful wine in this stage, and although 2017 was a warm vintage, it is elegant and graceful. Drink 2024-2044."
Decanter (97 points):
"This 2017 shines for its Parma violet elegance allied to cinnamon spice, a restrained soapy rosewater scent, and savoury depth of camphor and subtle balsam. The attack is velvety, full, supple and refreshing. The savouriness is dominant, and the finish displays a glycerol layer and lifted acidity with extremely elegant tannins."
Wine Spectator (97 points):
"Ever so supple and laced with cherry, raspberry, rose, licorice and mineral flavors, this Barolo is complex, harmonious and long. It's as much about the silky texture as any of the other elements that make this so compelling. Superb length on the finish. Best from 2025 through 2043."